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With the New Year clipping along, wedding proposals are happening the world over as excited couples embrace their new life together. Once the question has been popped, the wedding planning starts, even if it’s more wishful thinking than tangible plans at this stage.
For the bride-to-be, her most important decisions will be the gown she wears and her bridesmaid

Are you trying to decide on the perfect makeup look for your wedding day? Well, there are a few factors you should consider before making the big decision. Firstly, wait until you’ve determined your wedding theme before deciding whether you want a light, natural look or something a bit more dramatic. You should also try to ensure you select a makeup look that reflects

Engagement photo sessions are usually the first time a newly engaged couples work with their professional photographer. Often, it is also the first time you and your fiance have photos taken together. Below are the top 5 questions couples ask (or should ask) themselves and their photographer to get the most out of their engagement photo session.
1. Where should we

Is it really true that you need to use make-up techniques to pile on foundation so thick you need a chisel to scrape it off, or lipstick so dark it appears you drank a can of brick paint so you don't look “washed out”? Of course not! That “washed out” look you might have seen in still photos is from direct flash with improper exposures set by the photographer, not

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so of course you want to look your absolute best. All it takes is a little preparation, and to help you out, here are some easy tips to keep in mind to help you look your best.
Dresses: Select a dress that enhances your figure and hides that which you don't like. Be unique! Stay away from strapless

Apart from having butterflies in your stomach from excitement, a wedding can leave some with a feeling of the jitters. Although most couples feel generally excited and look great in wedding photos, some aren’t quite so comfortable with being the center of attention, making wedding photography a dreaded event.
However, if you’d like to feel at ease – after all, you

Vera Wang, Monique Ihuillier, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen, the Amsale Collection, Alfred Angelo… names ring a bell? Well, they should – these are some of the biggest designers working on wedding dresses for 2013 in today’s wedding dresses industry.
What's coming in wedding dresses for 2013?
Color - Who would have ever thought that

Ann of Ann's Photography in South Carolina shared this great advice for brides to help them look great in wedding photos. Thanks Ann!
One of the things I like to talk to brides and grooms about is how to have better images on your wedding day. There are 5 things to remember:
While walking down the aisle, hold your bouquet waist level. You want your

While most girls think of the dress, it's important not to forget about the shoes. Ah, the shoes. Even if shoes don't turn you on, or you're a true shoe lover at heart and have already picked out your perfect pair of Louboutins, don't skip over this topic. Here are four simple tips to remember for pretty feet for your wedding day, no matter what shoes you plan to

Your big day is quickly approaching. What is one of the most important things when it comes to being prepared? Looking your best in your wedding dress! Follow these 5 tips to make sure you look great in your wedding dress:
1. Shop Early
No matter what our personality or age, almost every woman has an idea of how she'd like to look on her wedding day. No matter whether

Want a flawless face on your wedding day? Then don't wait until a week before your wedding to start taking care of your skin. Your skin didn't get to where it is now in a week so you're not going to be able to change it in that amount of time either. We know you are just too busy planning to start thinking about it now, but you can't neglect a very important part of your

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life (at least so far). And I know that you want to remember it fondly. I know that I still get all googly-eyed when I look at my wedding pictures. I want you to have the same warm fuzzies when you look back at yours, so I'm going to share a few tips with you that will help look best in wedding photos.
Talk to Your

Candice Mac Nicol from playplay creations, a make-up expert with extensive local and international experience in fashion and film work is hosting another Q&A to answer beauty and make-up questions from our visitors. This week she gives her recommendations on what type of make-up looks great with a fascinator veil!
If you have a question or need advice, please ask

Candice Mac Nicol from playplay creations, a make-up expert with extensive local and international experience in fashion and film work is hosting another Q&A to answer questions on beauty and make-up advice from our visitors. This week she gives wedding day makeup advice and her recommendations on how to find the make-up brands that are right for you!
If you have a

We are excited to welcome Candice Mac Nicol from playplay creations, a make-up expert with extensive local and international experience in fashion and film work! She will be hosting a Q&A each week to answer beauty and make-up questions from our visitors. So if you have a question or need advice, please ask Candice and check back weekly for her expert answers!See below

Everyone wants to look their best for their engagement photos but remember its really a matter of personal style and should be in keeping with the look you hope to achieve. There are a few factors that I think are important to consider when thinking about what to wear for engagement photos regardless if your session is a studio or on location shoot. To begin, color is a

Engagement photo sessions are usually the first time a newly engaged couples work with their professional photographer. Often, it is also the first time you and your fiance have photos taken together. Making sure you know what to wear for engagement photos can make a big difference in the look of your photographs.
Suggestions on what to wear:
Choose comfortable

Lets talk how to look amazing in bridal portraits. Yeah! I know what you're thinking. Stand, smile, shoot. Wrong! I get the same reaction so frequently from brides who think its just that simple. It's so much more then that so I thought I would take a few minutes to talk about what goes in to a well composed bridal portrait. In addition we need to consider creativity and

The massive snow storms we've had recently got me to thinking about the challenges for wedding planning . . . particularly the weather. Outdoor weddings are a favorite with everyone but here on the East coast the weather can change in minutes. The question "What if?" preys heavily on many a couple's minds. What if rain, what if wind, what if snow . . . you fill in the